🔁 Snowflake Hunts, Noon Year's Eve & Snow Art This Weekend

Merry Christmas, folks. I’m hitting send from the couch this morning, still in my pajamas. The tree lights are on, the coffee’s strong, and the cat’s are fast asleep on their cat tree. Sorry there was no Monday edition, holiday gremlins got me good and I was down for the count but this week is super light anyway (no surprise, it’s Christmas Day). Hope you’re surrounded by the good stuff today.

Trivia

What type of horses pull the trolley at Dakota City Heritage Village's Christmas in the Village?

Clydesdale horses

Black Percheron horses

Belgian Draft horses

Quarter horses

Friday 26th

Hidden Snowflake Hunt (Eagan, 10am)
Hunt for hidden snowflakes outside the Eagan Art House, then warm up with treats inside—dress for the weather, free drop-in family adventure!

Saturday 27th

Ring in the Noon Year (Farmington Library, 11am)
Kids 2-12 + caregivers ring in the new year early with snacks, crafts, music, and a balloon drop at noon, free fun to kick off 2026 without the late-night crash!

Outdoor Snow Masterpieces (Eagan, 10am)
Build epic snow art outside the Eagan Art House, then grab treats inside, dress warm (canceled if no snow), free creative family fun to end the year!

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🔁 Snowflake Hunts, Noon Year's Eve & Snow Art This Weekend

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